Drawing Inspiration: Designing the Show

I have not got a single style. Right now I produce paintings in many different ways, and most members of the public, unprepared, assumed that the gallery was showing the work of several people. The best hint that it was

Drawing Inspiration: Drawing to a Close

While Drawing Inspiration was on, I did not blog on the show itself, because it was featuring so largely in my mind. Here are a few snapshots of the set-up process, rather than a long description with loving close-ups. ‘I

Sale! Get You Yet

I sold the Burning Man yesterday, to someone who was impressed with its impact from the first. It was good to see it going to someone who would obviously love it. Its hanging position opposite the door and its bright

Still Life of Blue Glass

I have a still life in mind, and a canvas prepared for it. Forty by thirty inches is a lot of material to cover with paint. I need to buy more paint.

Still Life: Mask and Greasepaint

The time I recently spent in the studio with a young artist was punctuated by the studio’s opening throes, and the odd bit of DIY. However, I did my own painting as well.

Studio Guests: Little Friend Susan 3

Finally, and after much effort, L.F.S managed to arrive early in the morning on a morning where I had managed to get up. I brought in curry and we painted until we were done, finishing just in time to have

Studio Guests: Little Friend Susan 2

Not put off by her charcoal experience, L.F.S. returned for more.